Police Officer Frank Wilkinson, Jr.

Police Officer Frank Wilkinson, Jr.

United States Department of Defense - Naval Weapons Station Charleston Police, U.S. Government

End of Watch Thursday, December 16, 1993

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Frank Wilkinson, Jr.

Police Officer Frank Wilkinson was struck and killed by a drunk driver while exiting his patrol car to assist another officer with a disabled vehicle on Dorchester Road at the entrance to the Hunley Park Naval Housing.

After striking Officer Wilkinson, the suspect stopped the vehicle and was taken into custody.

The driver was charged with felony DUI after failing several sobriety tests. The man plead guilty to manslaughter, served his sentence, and was released from prison.

Officer Wilkinson had served in law enforcement for a total of 19 years. He was survived by his five daughters.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 19 years
Badge 254

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Location South Carolina
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Released from prison

Impaired Driver, disabled motorist, officer assistance

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it has been 31 years since your tragic death. It is evident that you are still missed and you are definitely not forgotten. Thank you for your Service.
Continue to rest in peace Officer Wilkinson.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

December 16, 2024